Chris Owings batting leadoff as the D-Backs take on the Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop/outfielder Chris Owings is batting first on Friday versus the Milwaukee Brewers.

What It Means:

Arizona is giving usual leadoff hitter Gregor Blanco the night off, prompting the move in the batting order for Owings. The shortstop has hit first in just two games this season, going 3-for-10.

Owings is hitting .320/.352/.491 with six home runs and nine stolen bases in 179 plate appearances.